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Art Windsor-Essex (formerly known as The Art Gallery of Windsor) is a non-profit public art gallery focused on presenting the visual arts of Canada. The gallery was formed on October 1, 1943, and incorporated on June 8, 1944, with the mandate of serving the southwestern Ontario region and the international border community of Windsor, Ontario, Canada and Detroit, Michigan, USA.

In the intervening years, it has become a cultural pillar situated in a premium and purpose-built downtown riverfront location overlooking the Detroit River and downtown skylines. AWE is an award-winning organization known for its cutting-edge contemporary art program and Canadian art collections of over 4,000 works. The exhibition galleries (comprising about 15,000 square feet/4,700 metres) include both changing exhibitions and ongoing displays of the acclaimed art Collection, which features historical, modern and contemporary art.

COORDINATOR, CURATORIAL & VISITOR SERVICES

Job Type: Part-Time (21 hrs/week)
Start Date: January 1, 2026

At Art Windsor-Essex (AWE), our mission is to inspire growth through the power of art. We hope that you are inspired by your work with us, and that as your employer, Art Windsor-Essex provides you with opportunities for growth. As a welcoming hub for all, we believe all staff should be treated fairly and with dignity. As employees, we are all responsible for ensuring that we:

  • Cooperate and communicate
  • Encourage and consider opinions of other employees, and invite their participation in decisions that affect their work and their careers
  • Encourage the growth and development of fellow workers by helping them achieve both their personal goals and those of our organization
  • Foster a culture of equity, accessibility, and collaboration, and value the uniqueness of each staff member’s lived experiences
  • Strive to avoid workplace conflict, and if it occurs, respond fairly and quickly to resolve
  • Be familiar with, and abide by, AWE’s policies and procedures

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the Head, Exhibitions & Collection, the Coordinator, Curatorial & Visitor Services will assist with duties pertaining to visitor experience for Art Windsor-Essex while providing administrative support for the gallery’s curatorial functions. The Coordinator, Curatorial & Visitor Services plays a key role in supporting the presentation and care of AWE’s exhibitions and collection, while supporting visitor experiences with AWE.

REQUIRMENTS:

The ideal candidate has:

  • Completed a post-secondary education program in visual arts or curatorial studies;
  • A minimum of year of relevant experience working in retail and/or customer service;
  • Ontario Security guard license, or willingness to obtain a license within 90 days;
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with software and systems such as Microsoft 365, project management software, and CMS systems;
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

An Ontario Security Guard License is required for certain duties associated with this role. Training and support to obtain the license can be provided.

Candidates are advised that this is a unionized position within the scope of the AWE’s Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

COMPENSATION

Start After 6 Months After 1 Year
$25.85/hr $27.15/hr $28.43/hr
Note: The salary ranges identified herein shall remain in place until such time as the Gallery and Union successfully negotiate final wage rates in compliance with Article 20.07 of the CBA.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Art Windsor-Essex is committed to employment equity and supports building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

Please send your CV and a statement of interest to Thomas Boucher, Manager of Operations at [email protected] with subject line: Expression of Interest: Coordinator, Curatorial & Visitor Services

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

AWE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Upon request, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. We are committed to employment equity and support building a skilled and diverse workforce. Members from the following designated groups (Women, Indigenous, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

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ASSISTANT, VENUE RENTALS & VISITOR SERVICES

Job Type: Part-Time (21 hrs/week)
Start Date: January 1, 2026

At Art Windsor-Essex (AWE), our mission is to inspire growth through the power of art. We hope that you are inspired by your work with us, and that as your employer, Art Windsor-Essex provides you with opportunities for growth. As a welcoming hub for all, we believe all staff should be treated fairly and with dignity. As employees, we are all responsible for ensuring that we:

  • Cooperate and communicate
  • Encourage and consider opinions of other employees, and invite their participation in decisions that affect their work and their careers
  • Encourage the growth and development of fellow workers by helping them achieve both their personal goals and those of our organization
  • Foster a culture of equity, accessibility, and collaboration, and value the uniqueness of each staff member’s lived experiences
  • Strive to avoid workplace conflict, and if it occurs, respond fairly and quickly to resolve
  • Be familiar with, and abide by, AWE’s policies and procedures

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Assistant, Venue Rentals & Visitor Services will assist with duties pertaining to the venue rental client and visitor experience for Art Windsor-Essex. The Assistant, Venue Rentals & Visitor Services provides exemplary visitor experiences, and is responsible for venue rentals and event coordination at AWE. The Assistant, Venue Rentals & Visitor Services plays a key role in the cultivation and execution of all activities related to venue rentals and the visitor experience, supporting audience development and earned revenue goals.

REQUIRMENTS:

The ideal candidate has:

  • Completed post-secondary education program in Communications, Marketing, Event Management, or Tourism;
  • A minimum of one year of relevant experience in event management;
  • A minimum of a year of relevant experience working in retail and/or customer service;
  • An Ontario Security Guard License is required, or obtained within 90 days of hire;
  • Knowledge of Windsor-Essex County and local vendors such as caterers, décor companies, equipment rental companies, AV, is beneficial;
  • Interest in art and contemporary visual culture;
  • Smart Serve designation and knowledge and experience managing bar inventory;
  • Excellent computer skills, including experience with software and systems such as Microsoft 365, WordPress, Canva, and CRM systems;
  • Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively;
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

An Ontario Security Guard License is required for certain duties associated with this role. Training and support to obtain the license can be provided.

Candidates are advised that this is a unionized position within the scope of the AWE’s Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

COMPENSATION

Start After 6 Months After 1 Year
$22.58/hr $23.63/hr $24.76/hr
Note: The salary ranges identified herein shall remain in place until such time as the Gallery and Union successfully negotiate final wage rates in compliance with Article 20.07 of the CBA.